How to travel from London to Rotterdam

There are 4 options to travel between London and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €73.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Rotterdam:

A bus is €16 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Rotterdam costing on average €89.

A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rotterdam costing on average €156.

A bus is €513 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rotterdam costing on average €585.

The fastest way to travel from London to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 4h 8m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Flight takes on average 8h 19m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 37m.

Bus takes on average 12h 13m.

The distance from London to Rotterdam is approximately 199 miles (321 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Rotterdam is:

• Around 23 flights per day.
• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rotterdam:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
• Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Stena Line to go to Rotterdam by ferry.
• Travel with Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Malta Air, Transavia France, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Indigo Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Rotterdam by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TopBus, Infobus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar, EuroCity, Alibus to go to Rotterdam by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
• 10 direct flights per day with Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Malta Air, Transavia France, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, British Airways.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, TopBus, Infobus.
• 4 direct trains per day with Eurostar.

Omio customers who travel from London to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Antwerp, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rotterdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy the Spido Harbor Tour for unique views of the port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven neighborhood. For a vibrant city experience, head to Witte de Withstraat for art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Kralingse Bos for walking and cycling. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the modern Markthal food market, the innovative Cube Houses, the art-rich Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Euromast observation tower for panoramic city views.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Rotterdam allows visitors to explore its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and key attractions such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the port area comfortably.